2013 Touareg Quick-Start Guide

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distinctive design that redefines refinement.
And thats just the beginning. Youll also
discover dozens of innovative features that
give your everyday commute a first-class
feel. Because at Volkswagen, we want to be
sure that youre getting the most out of your
time behind the wheel. So weve created this
guide to take you through the finer points,
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 Bluetooth Technology
Text * BLUET to 50467 to Text * MOBILE to 50467 to
watch the RNS 850 Bluetooth video. watch the RCD 550 Bluetooth video.
Message and data rates may apply. Message and data rates may apply.

Pairing your phone with the RNS 850 Pairing your phone with the RCD 550

First, check your phones compatibility at www.vw.com/bluetooth. First, check your phones compatibility at www.vw.com/bluetooth.

Start the ignition and turn on the radio. Start the ignition and turn on the radio.

Press the SETUP hard key on the RNS 850. Press the From the Bluetooth menu on your phone, search for new
Phone button
Telephone soft key, then press the Bluetooth Settings soft key. devices and select VW PHONE.

Select Search for Bluetooth Devices and select your phone A connection request will appear on the multi-function
from the Found Bluetooth device list. display. Press OK on the steering wheel.

Select Hands Free Function. A four-digit PIN will appear. Microphone button The multi-function display will then show a PIN.

Press the Accept soft key and enter the same four-digit PIN Make sure the same PIN is displayed on your phone and press
on your phone to complete the pairing process.** OK on the steering wheel. Then press PAIR on your phone.**

*Do not text while driving. **You must enter the PIN on your phone within 30 seconds of entering the PIN on the touchscreen, or the pairing process will restart. Some phones may require entering a four-digit
PIN (0000) to complete the pairing process.

Make calls using voice commands

Text * VOREC to 50467 to watch Redial Text * VCRC to 50467 to watch the
the RNS 850 Voice Recognition video. RCD 550 Voice Recognition video.
Message and data rates may apply. Message and data rates may apply.
Press the microphone button.

Call by name Answer an incoming call

After the chime, say, Redial. The system will respond, Redial.

Press the microphone button.
After the chime, say Call followed by
the name of the person you want to call.
For example, Call Mike Brown.
The system will answer, Call Mike Brown.
Would you like to dial the number?
Say, Yes. The system will answer,
The number is being dialed.
When you get a call, the Bluetooth
Help system will interrupt your radio.
Youll hear a ringtone over your
Press the microphone button. After the chime, say, Help.
cars speakers.
The touchscreen will display help commands for you to Press the phone button on the
choose from, such as Help Telephone, Help Navigation, etc. multi-function steering wheel.

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Bluetooth
Phone Pairing
Optional RNS 850 Audio

Program your radio to scroll

Select and save a preset radio station
Press the BAND hard key to toggle from
FM, AM or SAT.
Press the Presets soft key located on the bottom
of the display to choose a preset group.
Turn the tuner knob to select a station.
Then press and hold a preset station soft key
until you hear a confirmation tone.
through presets or the station list
You can program the arrow buttons on your steering
wheel or on the infotainment display to scroll
through preset stations or the station list.
Press the SETUP hard key, then press the Radio
soft key.
Tap the Arrow keys soft key, and select either
Station list or Presets on the drop-down menu.

NOTE: These instructions also apply to the RCD 550.

Streaming audio with Bluetooth technology

Tap the Bluetooth audio (A2DP) soft key and make sure
the box is checked.
First, youll need to activate your cars Bluetooth audio function.
Youll only go through these steps the first time you stream audio.
Scroll down and tap the Bluetooth device list soft key.

Make sure your device is paired with your cars Bluetooth system.
Press the soft key with the name of your connected device.

Press the SETUP hard key.

Press the Audio player soft key.

Press the Telephone soft key. From now on, heres all youll need to do in order to stream audio:
Press the MEDIA hard key.
Press the Bluetooth settings soft key. Press the SOURCE soft key followed by the BT soft key.

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RNS 850
Audio
Optional RNS 850 Touchscreen Navigation
Enter a destination (voice command)

Press the Talk Button on the steering wheel and listen for the chime.

Say, Enter destination.

When prompted for the city name, respond after the chime.

Follow the same steps to enter the street name. When prompted to
enter the address number, be sure to say the number as single digits.

After entering the address, say Yes to start route guidance.

New dest. soft key

NOTE: If a mistake or correction has been made in the process

NAV hard key of entering the address, simply say Correction to re-enter
the information.

Enter a destination (manual input) Change the route settings

Press the NAV hard key. The system will automatically display the fastest route. You can also have
the most economical or shortest route displayed.
Press the Destination soft key.
Press the SETUP hard key.
Press the New dest. soft key.
Press the Navigation soft key.
Press the Address soft key.
Enable 3 alternative routes by checking the soft key. The alternative routes
Now press the City/zip soft key. The keypad will appear. will be displayed after entering a destination.
Enter the city or zip code, and press OK.
NOTE: You can change the route settings before or after entering
Press the Enter Street soft key, use the keypad to enter the name of the street and the address.
press OK. Then follow the same steps with the Enter House Number soft key.

Press the Start Route Guidance soft key to display the route.

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RNS 850
Navigation
Climatronic Heating and Cooling
To cool or heat the interior

Turn the temperature dial to 72F.

Press the AUTO button.

Like a thermostat, the system will maintain the temperature.

Program the fan speed for the AUTO setting

Press the CLIMATE hard key.

Tap the AUTO soft key repeatedly to select from a low,

medium, or high fan speed.

Climate hard key

The Climatronic system works automatically to heat or cool
the cars cabin and regulate the fan speed as needed.

Apply the drivers climate Defrost the windshield

settings to the entire cabin

Select your preferred temperature with the left

temperature dial. Press the defrost button next to the left
MAX temperature dial.
Adjust the fan speed and vents if necessary. Temperature dial
The AC function comes on automatically
to dry the air.
Press the SYNC hard key. The light in the hard key
will go on.
When the windshield is clear, press the
AUTO button.
Now the drivers settings will be applied to the
cabins four climate zones.

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Climatronic
Heating & Cooling
Cruise Control
Activate

Pull the cruise control stalk toward you.

The speedometer icon will appear in the
multi-function display.

Cruise Control

mph
60 Set cruising speed Cancel and resume

When you get to your cruising speed, press the SET To cancel and resume cruise speed, press the brake
button at the end of the stalk.
pedal or slightly push the stalk away from you. The
CRUISE light will go off.
Your speed will appear next to the speedometer icon.
To resume, pull the stalk towards you. Youll resume
The green CRUISE light will appear in the cruising at your saved speed.
instrument cluster.

To increase/decrease your speed to the nearest The speedometer icon and your set speed will appear in
increment of 5 mph, tap the stalk up or down. the bottom margin of the multi-function display. The icon
To increase your speed by 1 mph, pull the stalk and set speed will become more prominent when cruise
toward you. control is activated. Your speed will remain in memory
until you turn off either the cruise control or your Touareg.

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Cruise Control
Key Fob Programming

Program either the drivers door or all the

doors to unlock with one press of the key fob.

Press the CAR hard key.

CAR hard key

Press the Vehicle Settings soft key (for the RCD 550) or the Settings
soft key (for the RNS 850).

Scroll down to the Central locking soft key and tap it.

Select the arrow in the bottom right corner of the touchscreen. All unlocks all doors with one press of the unlock button.

Select All or Driver only. Driver only unlocks the drivers door with one press of the unlock button.

Important Warnings and Safety Information, which you must read, are listed on the last panel under KEY FOB WARNINGS.

Optional Memory Seats

Setting your memory
seats and mirrors Two ways to recall
memory seat settings
Press the SET button, located on the
drivers door.
Briefly press the corresponding memory
Press one of the numbered memory button when the door is open.
buttons until you hear a tone. OR

When the door is closed, press and hold

The side mirrors are programmed
the corresponding memory button until
along with the seat position. So when
the seat and mirrors move to your set
you press your program button, they
memory position.
will adjust automatically.

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Key Fob
/ Memory Seats
Optional Panoramic Sunroof

Set to comfort position Close Tilt

To open the sunroof to the comfort position, which Turn the dial counterclockwise to the closed position. For the sunroof to tilt up, put your thumb under the
will help minimize variations in cabin pressure lip of the sunroof dial and gently push upward.
and wind noise, turn the dial to the largest circle. To tilt down, pull down on the dial lip.

Open Using your sunshade

Simply turn the dial clockwise to any dot.
There are two arrow buttons inside the dial
To open the sunroof completely, twist the dial that move the sunshade forward or back.
clockwise as far as it will go and hold. One touch of the relevant button opens
or closes the sunshade all the way.
When the sunroof opens, the windscreen will To stop the sunshade while it is moving,
automatically rise. This will help reduce wind noise. press the button again.

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Sunroof
Windshield Wipers
Continuous

LOW: From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk two clicks up.

HIGH: From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk three clicks up.

Pulsing/quick wipes

From the OFF position, press the wiper stalk down for a single wipe.

Press and hold the wiper stalk down for two seconds for a faster wipe. Use the rain-sensing wipers

From the OFF position, move the wiper stalk one click up to activate the rain-sensing wipers. The
Wash rain sensor automatically turns on the wipers when it begins to rain, adjusting the wiper frequency
in line with rainfall intensity.
Pull the stalk toward you to spray washer fluid. NOTE: Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing wipers before going through a car wash.

Important Warnings and Safety Information, which you must read, are listed on the last panel under WINDSHIELD WIPER WARNINGS.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Seeing the TPMS light? Heres what to do.

To view the current tire pressure If your vehicles tires begin losing pressure, youll be alerted by the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. The low pressure light will appear, plus your multi-function
display will show you which tires are low.
Press the right menu button on the steering
wheel to scroll to the Vehicle menu in the Refer to the tire pressure sticker on the panel inside the drivers door for the
multi-function display. proper pressure. Do not inflate to the pressure mounted on the tires sidewall,
Multi-function display since this is the maximum inflation the tire can handle when cold.
Press the submenu button on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the Tire Pressure
Inflate the affected tire(s). The Low Pressure light will go off.
menu is displayed, and press OK.

The current and recommended tire pressure

of all four tires will be displayed in the Cooler temperatures may cause a warning to appear and then disappear as
multi-function display. the tires warm up. This is a good reminder to check and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure.
Correct tire pressure

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Windshield Wipers
/ TPMS
 Important Safety Warnings
BLUETOOTH WARNINGS
Collisions and injuries can occur if the driver is distracted. Speaking on or using
a phone while driving can distract the driver from traffic.
Select the volume settings so that the acoustic signals from the outside are
still audible (for example, the sirens of emergency rescue vehicles). Observe
legal regulations.
In areas with no or poor mobile network coverage and possibly in tunnels,
garages and subways, phone conversations may be interrupted, and it may be
impossible to make phone callseven emergency calls!
In some countries, emergency calls may only be supported when the mobile
phone is connected to a mobile phone package which has a SIM card that is
not blocked and/or has sufficient credit on it.
Unmounted or improperly mounted mobile phones can fly around in the event
of a sudden driving or braking maneuver or a collision. This may cause injuries.
Never place or mount a mobile phone on doors, on the windshield or on or near
the area on the steering wheel marked AIRBAG, the instrument panel, the seat
backrests or the areas between these points and the driver/passengers. Mobile
phones can lead to serious injuries in cases of collisions, especially when the
airbags are inflated.
Always switch off your mobile telephone at gas stations or wherever there is
a fire or explosion hazard. Electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks which
can start fires.
The mobile phone will automatically connect to the mobile network when the
Bluetooth connection to the mobile phone package is disconnected.
Using a radio device in the vehicle without a connection to an external antenna
might exceed electromagnetic radiation thresholds. This also applies if the
external antenna is not installed properly.
Keep a distance of at least eight inches between the antennas of the mobile
phone and the pacemaker, since mobile phones can affect the functionality of
a pacemaker.
Do not carry a mobile phone on standby mode in the breast pocket directly on
top of a pacemaker.
Always adjust volume so that horns and warning sounds from outside the vehicle
(police and fire truck sirens, for example) can be clearly heard at any time.
Observe legal regulations.
Always drive attentively and responsibly.
Setting the volume too high can damage the hearing. This applies especially to
volumes above about 85 decibels.
Select volume settings so that acoustic signals from the outside are always
audible (for example, the sirens of emergency rescue vehicles).
Please lower the volume before changing or connecting to an audio source.
Unmounted or improperly mounted external devices can be thrown through the
passenger compartment in the event of a sudden driving or braking maneuver
or an accident, causing injury.
Never leave external devices in the doors, on the front windshield, on or near
the area marked AIRBAG on the steering wheel, instrument panel, seat backs,
or between these areas and the occupants. External devices can cause serious
injury in the event of an accident, especially if the airbags inflate.
Connecting cables of external devices may obstruct the driver. Route cables so
as not to interfere with the driver.
The armrest can affect the elbow room of the driver and thus cause accidents
and severe injuries. Always keep the armrest closed while driving.
MEMORY SEAT WARNINGS
Improper use of seat adjustment controls can cause severe personal injuries.
Before starting to drive always sit properly at all times before starting to drive and
while the vehicle is moving. This also applies to all passengers.
Adjust the memory seat only when vehicle is not moving and at a safe distance
from moving traffic.
Keep hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from moving parts and
adjustment areas of the seats.
NAVIGATION WARNINGS
Operating the radio navigation system while driving can distract from traffic and
lead to accidents.
Observe legal regulations.
Always drive attentively and responsibly.
If interference is suspected, immediately switch off the mobile phone.
Always keep the armrest closed while driving. The center armrest can interfere
with the drivers elbow movement and thus cause collisions and severe injuries.
CLIMATRONIC WARNINGS
Poor visibility increases the risk of collisions and other accidents that cause serious
personal injuries.
Always make sure all windows are clear of ice, snow, and condensation for good
visibility to the front, sides, and rear.
Maximum heating output and fast defrosting will only be possible after the engine
has reached operating temperature. Wait until you have good visibility before
driving off.
Always make sure you know how to properly use the heating and ventilation
systems as well as the rear window defogger that you will need for good visibility.
Never use air recirculation for long periods of time. When the air conditioner is
off and recirculation mode is on, condensation can quickly form on the windows
and greatly reduce visibility.
Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not needed. Stale air causes
driver fatigue and reduces driver alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,
and serious personal injury.
Never switch off the fan for a long period of time and never use air recirculation
for a long period of time because no fresh air will come into the passenger
compartment.
CRUISE CONTROL WARNINGS
Using the cruise control when it is not possible to drive safely at a constant speed
can be dangerous and can lead to an accident and serious personal injuries.
Never use cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or when you
cannot keep a safe distance between you and the vehicles ahead of you.
Never use cruise control on steep, winding, or slippery roads (such as gravel
roads, wet roads, or snowy or icy roads) or on roads with standing water.
Never use cruise control when driving off-road or on unpaved roads.
Always adjust your speed and the distance you keep between you and the
vehicles ahead of you to the road, traffic, weather and visibility conditions.
To help prevent unintended operation of cruise control, switch the system off
when it is not being used.
Setting the volume too high can damage the hearing. This applies especially to
volumes above around 85 decibels.
Select volume settings so that acoustic signals from the outside are audible (for
example, the sirens of emergency rescue vehicles).
Inserting data media while driving can distract from traffic and lead to accidents.
Always keep the storage compartment closed while driving.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF WARNINGS
Careless or unsupervised use of the Panoramic sliding sunroof may result in
accidents and severe injuries.
Make sure no one is in the way before opening or closing the Panoramic sunroof.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle particularly if they
have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the vehicle key makes it
possible to lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the
Panoramic sunroof.
You can still open or close the Panoramic sunroof for a short while after you switch
off the ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.
RNS 850 AUDIO WARNINGS
Driving on todays roads demands the full attention of the driver at all times. Driver
distraction causes accidents, collisions and serious personal injury!
Never let yourself be distracted when setting, adjusting, or using the Infotainment
System, when using your cell phone, or when operating the cell phone controls.
Always drive attentively and responsibly. Use the Infotainment system, your cell
phone, and the cell phone controls only if road, traffic, and weather conditions
permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.
If you cannot use the Infotainment System, your cell phone, or the cell phone
controls safely while driving, wait until later or find a safe spot where you can pull
off the road and park the vehicle.
Always set sound volume levels so that you can clearly hear horns, sirens, and
other warning sounds outside the vehicle.
SUNROOF WARNINGS
Improper use of the power sunroof can result in serious personal injury.
It is dangerous to use the Resume feature when the previously set speed is too
high for the existing road, traffic, or weather conditions.
When traveling downhill, the cruise control may not be able to maintain a
constant speed. The vehicle may speed up because of its own weight. Downshift
and/or use the foot brake to slow the vehicle.
KEY FOB WARNINGS
Improper use of vehicle keys can result in serious personal injury.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. It can be used to start
the engine and operate vehicle systems such as the power windows, leading to
serious personal injury. Children or other unauthorized persons could also lock
the doors and the luggage compartment.
N  ever leave children, disabled persons, or anyone who cannot help themselves
in the vehicle. The doors can be locked with the remote control key. This could
result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency. For example,
depending on the time of year, people trapped in the vehicle can be exposed to
very high or very low temperatures.
H  eat build-up in the passenger and luggage compartment of a parked vehicle
can result in temperatures in the vehicle that are much higher than outside
temperatures, particularly in summer. Temperatures can quickly reach levels
that can cause unconsciousness and death, particularly to small children.
N  ever remove the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving or
rolling to a stop. The steering wheel will lock and you will not be able to steer
or control the vehicle.
IPOD ADAPTER WARNINGS
Driver distraction, including the operation of external audio devices, can cause
accidents and serious personal injury.
Always focus your undivided attention on driving the vehicle.
Never display video images in the display when the vehicle is moving.
U  se the radio navigation system only if road, traffic, and weather conditions
permit and you will not be distracted from your driving.
Always obey applicable laws regarding the use of displays when the vehicle
is moving.
Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicleparticularly if they have
access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key
makes it possible to lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and
operate the sunroof.
You can still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes after you switch
off the ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WARNINGS
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can cause sudden tire failure, loss
of control, collision, serious personal injury or even death.
When the warning symbol appears in the instrument cluster, stop and inspect
the tires.
Incorrect tire pressure and/or underinflation can cause increased tire wear and
can affect the handling of the vehicle and stopping ability.
Incorrect tire pressures and/or underinflation can also lead to sudden tire failure,
including a blowout and sudden deflation, causing loss of vehicle control.
The driver is responsible for the correct tire pressures for all tires on the vehicle.
The recommended tire pressure values are listed on a sticker inside the
driver door.
The TPMS can only work correctly when all tires on the vehicle are filled to the
correct cold-tire inflation pressure specified for the tires installed on the vehicle.
Using incorrect tire pressure values can cause accidents or other damage. Check
the pressure in all 4 tires when the tires are still cold. Never reduce air pressure in
warm tires to match cold-tire inflation pressure.
Always inflate the tires to the correct specified cold-tire pressure values for the
tires installed on the vehicle; see the tire inflation pressure label on the driver
door jamb.
Always inflate tires to the recommended and correct tire pressure before
driving off.
D  riving with underinflated tires causes them to flex (bend) more, letting them
get too hot, resulting in tread separation, sudden tire failure, and loss of control.
E xcessive speed and/overloading can cause heat build-up, sudden tire failure
and loss of control.
 If the tire pressure is too low or too high, the tires will wear prematurely and the
vehicle will not handle well.
If the tire is not flat and you do not have to change a wheel immediately, drive
carefully and at reduced speed to the nearest service station to check the tire
pressure and add air as required.
When replacing tires or wheel rims on vehicles equipped with TPMS always read
and heed the information and all WARNINGS regarding tires and wheels.

WINDSHIELD WIPER WARNINGS

Windshield washer fluid without enough frost protection can freeze on the
windshield and reduce visibility.
Use the windshield washer system with enough frost protection for
winter temperatures.
Never use the windshield wipers/washers when it is freezing without first
defrosting the windshield. The washer solution may freeze on the windshield
and reduce visibility.
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents
and severe injuries.
Always replace wiper blades that are worn, damaged, or do not keep the
windshield clear.

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